How much does a plant and system operator make in Atlanta?
$44,020a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $21.16 an hour or $3,668 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.16
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 69
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,710Median: $44,020Highest 10%: $61,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,710 | $18.13 | |
| 25th | $37,710 | $18.13 | |
| Median | $44,020 | $21.16 | |
| 75th | $49,330 | $23.72 | |
| 90th | $61,970 | $29.79 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $119,400 |
| Gas Plant Operator | $95,430 |
| Separating | $80,140 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $71,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $71,310 |
| Coil Winder | $63,230 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $61,450 |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setter | $58,980 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $58,110 |
| Machinist | $56,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $21.16 ($44,020 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $44,020 against $62,470 nationally, 30% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $44,670, so Atlanta pays 1% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for plant and system operator pay?
63 of 69 metro areas with data.
How much does a plant and system operator make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,970 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.